News video: McWane Science Center at 10

Hundreds of kids and their parents thronged to the McWane Science Center's Birthday Blast today.

Tim Ritchie, the center's president and CEO, said the public response exceeded his expectations.

McWane Science Center after 10 years

The festivities kicked off with a jumping, stilts and flag performance by Michael "Dirt" Saab, a Birmingham native and University of Alabama at Birmingham grad. They also got to see Nickolodeon's "Nick Live!" show and more.

Here are scenes from the day's events, and an interview with Saab and what he tries to achieve in his shows.